Standards
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NCC 2019 Public Comment Draft open for feedback
The Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) has announced that the consultation period for proposed changes for the National Construction Code (NCC) 2019 is now open. The ... -
New Zealand adopts ISO/IEC 14543.3 (parts 1-6)
Following Standards Australia’s decision to adopt ISO/IEC 14543.3 (Parts 1–6), Communication layers – Network based control as Australian Technical Specifications (aka KNX) as a Technical Specification in Australia, ... -
Access is the key to Standards
Standards Australia is committed to a digital publishing future to make things easier for users and contributors. Among electrical contractors the discussion often turns to Standards ... -
Standards Australia seeks market terms
A huge step forward has been taken in making Australian Standards more accessible with Australia’s peak standards development body asking global publishers and distributors to provide ... -
Consultation commences on new draft standard for On-Site Battery Systems
Standards Australia has released a draft of Electrical installations – safety of battery systems for use with power conversion equipment for public consultations. The standard which ... -
The 2017 NECA ESV Australian Standards Updates Roadshow
The Wiring Rules and other Australian Standards are set to be updated and with it comes information sessions. NECA Victoria and Energy Safe Victoria (ESV) are ... -
AS/NZS 4777.1:2016 – Key updates to the standard and what they mean for installers
The latest version of the Australian and New Zealand Standard: Grid connection of energy system via inverters – Installation requirements (AS/NZS 4777.1:2016) was released on 30 ... -
Revision of Installation Requirements for Grid Connection of Energy Systems via Inverters
Standards Australia has recently published AS/NZS 4777.2, Grid connection of energy systems via inverters – Part 2: Inverter requirements. Prepared by Technical Committee EL-042, Renewable Energy ... -
Fitness for work amendments made to Building Code 2013
Recent amendments to the Building Code 2013, with the intent to improve construction site work health and safety, have now commenced following last month’s Senate approval. ... -
New Standards for Smoke Alarms: AS 3786:2015
New standards have been released for smoke alarms in Australia.
